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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Vittoria tell Nella she will bring Giovanna back from their trip in Part II?

2. What does Giovanna have planned for May 23 in Part II?

3. Who is Rosa the son of?

4. What street do Angela and Ida live on?

5. What lie does Giovanna tell Angela and Ida for the first time in Part II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Giovanna and Angela frequently do that makes Ida feel left out when all three girls sleep over together?

2. How do Giovanna's parents react when she says she wants to meet Vittoria?

3. What does Giovanna discover in her parents' photo albums?

4. What kind of relationship does Vittoria have with Enzo's widow and children?

5. What does Giovanna witness between her mother, Nella, and Mariano one night that shocks her in Part II?

6. What does Vittoria tell Giovanna about herself and Enzo that enthralls Giovanna?

7. What does Giovanna think of Vittoria's neighborhood the first time she goes to visit?

8. What does Vittoria implore Giovanna to do regarding her parents in Part II?

9. What is the first lie Giovanna tells Angela and Ida?

10. Why is Giovanna so interested in her Aunt Vittoria in Part I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Giovanna becomes so obsessed with Roberto? What kinds of uncomfortable parallels does Giovanna eventually begin to draw between Roberto and other men in her life? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Costanza try to endear herself to Giovanna after Andrea begins living with her? How does Giovanna respond to her entreaties? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is Giovanna's impression of the dynamics of her mother Nella's friendship with Costanza? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

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